Maritime News.
Latest maritime-related news from the UK and beyond
Bringing you a selected round-up of significant news, opinion and events involving Maritime London members and the UK shipping cluster generally, with special emphasis on the economic impact of the maritime services’ sector and its contribution to the wider national economy.
Moore Stephens says ship operating costs are set to increase for 2016 and 2017
Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2016 and 2017, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore...Read More
The Nautical Institute appoints new CEO
The Nautical Institute is pleased to announce that it has selected a new Chief Executive Officer after interviewing a competitive shortlist of six candidates....Read More
UK P&I Club says enclosed spaces onboard ships continue to pose dangers
Amendments to the SOLAS convention on enclosed space entry came into force on 1 July 2016, requiring all ships to carry portable atmosphere testing equipment...Read More
IUA group to monitor new technologies
A new London Market group is being established by the International Underwriting Association to examine the future impact of technology on underwriting....Read More
WFW partner David Osborne authors definitive text on shipping finance law
Watson Farley & Williams’ (“WFW”) London office hosted the launch party for Maritime partner David Osborne’s book The Law of Ship Mortgages...Read More
UK P&I Club highlights the need for ensuring the safe use of lifeboats
The death of a crewman and injury of four others during a recent lifeboat drill has once again drawn attention to the danger posed by the complexity of...Read More
London Companies record £21.6bn premium income in 2015
Overall premium income for the London company market in 2015 was £21.645bn, a new report by the International...Read More
Countdown officially to London International Shipping Week 2017
The countdown to London International Shipping Week 2017 (LISW17) officially began last night with an exclusive launch reception held at the iconic Norton...Read More
IUA calls for covered agreement to improve international reinsurance regulation
Improvements in the efficiency of reinsurance regulation are at risk of being undone if a covered agreement between Europe and the US is not reached, the...Read More
UK seafarers need better training and information to make it ashore
UK seafarers and on-shore employers must find ways to ensure a smooth and a successful transition to life after the sea through better training, assistance...Read More
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